"I'm hoping to be strong enough to go out and see the upcoming Sam Cooke play at the Music Hall in downtown Detroit before Jan. 2, as well as a performance of 'Dreamgirls' at the Fox before it closes," she added.

The newspaper quoted the singer's spokesperson as saying Franklin is in "great spirits and very happy to be home where she will be resting in anticipation of spending the upcoming holiday season with her family."

Risk factors for developing pancreatic cancer include smoking, hereditary disorders, chronic pancreatitis and long-term diabetes. Franklin has for years been overweight, a condition that can lead to several health ailments, including Type 2 diabetes and various forms of cancer.